Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 14 | 9 | 45 | 32 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pistons upended the Celtics 110-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.